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Ribosomal protein L36a pseudogene 16 (RPL36AP16)

Target: RPL36AP16
Molecular classification: Other (Pseudogene)

Overview

RPL36AP16, or ribosomal protein L36a pseudogene 16, is a processed pseudogene in humans. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences resembling functional genes, but typically do not encode functional proteins due to mutations and lack of regulatory elements. RPL36AP16 is one of many processed pseudogenes derived from the *RPL36A* gene, which encodes ribosomal protein L36a—a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit essential for protein synthesis. While *RPL36A* itself is crucial for ribosomal function, its pseudogenes, including RPL36AP16, do not participate in these cellular processes and have no known biological or pharmacological activity[1][2][4][5]. If you intend to study ribosomal function or pharmacological targets, focus on the protein-coding gene RPL36A rather than pseudogenes like RPL36AP16[1][2][3][5].

Other names: RPL36A_5_238Ribosomal protein L36a pseudogene 16

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